University of Akron head soccer coach Caleb Porter taalks to Alfred Koroma after practice on the field next to FirstEnergy Stadium at Cub Cadet Field on Tuesday. The Oregonian first reported Sunday night that Porter was offered to take over as coach of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

University of Akron head soccer coach Caleb Porter at the practice field next to FirstEnergy Stadium at Cub Cadet Field on Tuesday. The Oregonian first reported Sunday night that Porter was offered to take over as coach of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)